We’ve written an open letter to UNESCO alongside a global coalition of concerned… (2/9)

JUL 27 2026 · 18:34

We’ve written an open letter to UNESCO alongside a global coalition of concerned organisations. 🌍 This open letter follows 2 years of @unesco’s silence in the face of irreversible destruction to Assomption Island, only 27km from Aldabra Atoll, one of their very own World Heritage sites.‼️ The UNESCO World Heritage Committee have been meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea since the 20th of July to discuss the status of their existing World Heritage sites, and they refused to add Aldabra Atoll to the agenda, writing “Aldabra Atoll…will not be a part of the Commitee’s agenda” with no explanation. This is not good enough. Why is UNESCO refusing to take a public stance on the intentional destruction of World Heritage? Who does UNESCO truly serve? This open letter asks UNESCO to add Aldabra Atoll to their agenda, to inscribe it on their list of ‘World Heritage sites in danger’ and to call on the Seychelles government to immediately suspend construction. HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THIS 🐢 You can take action with @chilli.app. Comment below and we’ll send you the link. We’ve made it really easy, it’s just a few clicks. Thank you to @greenpeaceafrica @sealegacy @climatetrace @seychellesatheart @reservaylt @blueheartrivers for supporting us. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles #UNESCO